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The Hyundai N brand is set to make its debut at the 2024 MIAS

The Elantra N will be the first car the N brand brings into the country.

Jerome Tresvalles on Mar 22, 2024

In a press release on March 21, 2024, Hyundai Motor Philippines Inc. (HMPH) announced that it is expanding its presence in the country even further. This 'expansion' that HMPH refers to is quite exciting and something that many enthusiasts have been eagerly anticipating: the arrival of the Hyundai N Brand in the Philippines.

According to HMPH, the official debut of the N Brand will happen at the 2024 Manila International Auto Show, with the Elantra N leading the show.

“At Hyundai Motor Philippines, we ‘Innovate Everyday’ so that we can make it possible for our diverse Filipino customers to experience progress in their everyday lives. So for those who enjoy and are passionate about high performance, we are pleased to share with you that our technology powerhouse, N, is arriving in the country,” said President Dongwook Lee. “To all existing, and soon-to-be, ‘N-thusiasts’, we are excited to be giving you access to the ground-breaking cars that came out of our rolling lab. Outstanding pleasure and that fun-to-drive thrill will be at arm’s reach starting this April”.

Dongwook Lee
President, HMPH

As we all know, the N Brand is Hyundai’s division of high-performance cars where they tune their road cars into high-performance track weapons. The main star of the N Brand’s debut in the country is the refreshed Hyundai Elantra N. The current Elantra carries an updated front fascia, a revised taillight design, and stylish 19-inch wheels.

Aside from its looks, the Elantra N is hiding a powerful engine under the hood. This midsize sedan houses a 2.0-liter, turbocharged inline-four engine, delivering 276 hp and 392 Nm of torque to the front wheels. While HMPH has yet to disclose transmission options, in other markets, the Elantra N is offered with either an eight-speed automatic or a six-speed manual transmission. In terms of performance, the manual Elantra N can go from zero to 100 in 5.8 seconds while the automatic Elantra N can do the sprint in 5.3 seconds. If you keep your foot pinned to the floor, the Elantra N can reach a top speed of 250 km/h.

Alongside the introduction of the Elantra N, HMPH will feature its racing counterpart, the Elantra N TCR, the 2023 winner of the TCR World Tour Drivers’ Championship. Both Elantras will take center stage at the Hyundai booth in the WTC venue of MIAS 2024, where HMPH's entire local lineup of SUVs and MPVs will also be showcased.

The 2024 Manila International Auto Show is scheduled to take place from April 4 to 7 at the World Trade Center Manila and SMX Convention Center in Pasay City.

If this announcement has got you excited about Hyundai’s offerings in the country, check out the Hyundai Car Guide on AutoDeal.com.ph. Maybe your next ride is among Hyundai’s local lineup of cars.